Part 2: The Importance of Data Labeling, Storage, and Versioning for AI Products

Madhumita Mantri
2 min readAug 9, 2024

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In our journey to build exceptional AI products, we’ve covered the fundamental concepts of data quality, pipelines, MLOps, and preparation. Now, let’s dive deeper into three critical aspects that will further solidify your data foundation: labeling, storage, and versioning.

Data Labeling: Teaching Your AI Product to Understand Your World

Imagine trying to learn a new language without a dictionary or any guidance. It would be a daunting task. Similarly, your AI product needs clear and accurate labels to interpret and learn from information effectively. Data labeling is the process of adding these meaningful tags to your data, guiding your AI towards understanding and making accurate predictions.

To streamline this process, I recommend employing the Vertex AI Data Labeling service. It offers a flexible and efficient way to label your data using either human labelers or pre-built machine learning models.

Storing Your Data: Building a Fortress for Your AI Product’s Treasures

Your data is the lifeblood of your AI product. It’s the fuel that powers its intelligence and enables it to continuously learn and improve. Therefore, ensuring proper data storage is paramount. It not only guarantees organization and accessibility but also provides a secure haven for your AI product’s valuable assets.

I suggest exploring the diverse range of Google Cloud storage solutions to find the perfect fit for your needs. Whether it’s Cloud Storage for scalable object storage, Bigtable for low-latency NoSQL data, or Firestore for flexible document storage, GCP offers a solution tailored to your specific requirements.

Data Versioning: A Time Machine for Your AI Product Experiments

In the dynamic world of AI product development, experimentation is key. Data versioning is like having a time machine that allows you to meticulously track changes, reproduce results, and experiment with different data versions. It fosters transparency, accountability, and the ability to iterate effectively.

For robust data versioning, I find Google Cloud Source Repositories to be an excellent tool. It enables you to manage and track different versions of your datasets, code, and models, ensuring a clear and traceable history of your AI product’s evolution.

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Madhumita Mantri
Madhumita Mantri

Written by Madhumita Mantri

I write about How to Empower Data and AI Innovation with 0 to 1 Product Mastery and Product Management Interview prep, Career Transition to PM!

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